Julianna O'Connor-Connolly

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Juliana Yvonne O'Connor-Connolly
Premier of the Cayman Islands
Assumed office
15 November 2023
Political offices
Preceded by Premier of the Cayman Islands
2012–2013
Succeeded by
Preceded by Premier of the Cayman Islands
2023–present
Incumbent

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